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Parodontidae (Scrapetooths)
Etymology: Apareiodon: Greek, a = without + Greek, pareia, -as = cheek + Greek, odous = teeth (Ref. 45335).
More on author: Steindachner.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 15. Subtropical; 22°C - 26°C (Ref. 2060)
South America: La Plata River basin.
Length at first maturity / Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm 7.9  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 18.1 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 94838); max. published weight: 84.50 g (Ref. 79585)
Occurs in ponds (Ref. 11229).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Pavanelli, C.S., 2003. Parodontidae (Parodontids). p. 46-50. In R.E. Reis, S.O. Kullander and C.J. Ferraris, Jr. (eds.) Checklist of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central America. Porto Alegre: EDIPUCRS, Brasil. (Ref. 38267)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 126983)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Aquarium: commercial
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